Carterton Community College
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Upavon Way Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 1BU |
| Phone | 01993841611 |
| Reference Number | 123236 |
Carterton Community College is demonstrating good overall effectiveness following its first inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic. The school has established a supportive environment where students feel safe and valued, contributing to a positive school community described as a 'big family.' The curriculum is well-structured, enabling students, including those in the sixth form, to progress effectively. However, there are still some challenges, particularly regarding the support for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), which is being addressed by school leaders. The efforts made by the school have led to notable improvements since its previous inspection grade of requires improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 743 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.87%
Girls: 49.13% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 72 | 77 | 149 |
| 8 | 76 | 70 | 146 |
| 9 | 63 | 68 | 131 |
| 10 | 71 | 59 | 130 |
| 11 | 59 | 51 | 110 |
| 12 | 20 | 22 | 42 |
| 13 | 17 | 18 | 35 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.4% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| Unclassified | 3% |
| African | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Feb 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Well-structured and logical curriculum
- Supportive atmosphere that promotes learning
- Effective monitoring of pupils' reading
- Positive pupil leadership initiatives
- Comprehensive personal, social and health education programme
- Structured careers programme with strong links to local industries
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in how well teachers check pupil understanding
- Some pupils with SEND make slower progress due to lack of tailored support
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 33.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 18.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 32.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 15 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 18.21 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | D- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 50 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Carterton Primary School
Burford Road, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3AD |
0.31 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton
Lawton Avenue, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3JY |
0.36 miles |
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Edith Moorhouse Primary School
Lawton Avenue, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3HP |
0.49 miles |
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Gateway Primary School
Netheravon Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3SF |
0.67 miles |
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St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School
Bluebell Way, Shilton Park, St John the Evangelists Ce (Va) Primary School, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1JF |
0.71 miles |
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Brize Norton Primary School
Station Road, Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3PL |
1.46 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot
Alvescot, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2PU |
1.86 miles |
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St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School
Wenrisc Drive, Minster Lovell, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 0SP |
3.01 miles |
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Bampton CofE Primary School
Bowling Green Close, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2NJ |
3.37 miles |
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Burford Primary School
Priory Lane, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4SG |
3.42 miles |
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Windrush Church of England Primary School
Isabelle Spencer Way, Witney, OX29 7DL |
3.57 miles |
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Clanfield CofE Primary School
Main Street, Clanfield, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2SP |
3.65 miles |
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St Christopher's Church of England School
Lechlade Road, Langford, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3LA |
3.69 miles |
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West Witney Primary School & Nursery
Edington Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5FZ |
4.26 miles |
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney
Curbridge Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5JZ |
4.29 miles |
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Queen Emma's Primary School
Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5JW |
4.55 miles |
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Tower Hill Community Primary School
Moor Avenue, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6NB |
4.87 miles |
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Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School
Cote Road, Aston, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2DU |
4.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Sandwell Learning Centre
Sandwell Learning Centre, Main Road, Alvescot, Nr Bampton, OX18 2PY |
1.69 miles |
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Burford School
Cheltenham Road, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4PL |
3.18 miles |
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The Henry Box School
Church Green, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 4AX |
4.96 miles |